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Finding the Third Proportional to 182,196 and 385,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 182,196 and 385,164 is: 814,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,196 : 385,164 = 385,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,196/385,164 = 385,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,196x = 385,164 × 385,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,196x = 148,351,306,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,351,306,896/182,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,240.20

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